Jigawa State supplementary budget of ₦58 billion approved, raising the 2025 appropriation to ₦756.3 billion, aimed at innovation and transformation

Jigawa State supplementary budget for 2025 has been increased by ₦58 billion following its approval by the State House of Assembly during plenary on Thursday.

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The additional budget was approved after the House adopted a report presented by the Committee on Appropriations, chaired by Hon. Ibrahim Hamza-Adamu. The new appropriation brings the state’s total budget for the 2025 fiscal year to a substantial ₦756.3 billion.

Hamza-Adamu explained that the supplementary estimate was introduced to accommodate extra revenue expected from the federation account.

“The 2025 Appropriation Law had originally earmarked ₦698.3 billion for recurrent and capital expenditure,” he stated. “With this new ₦58 billion, the updated budget reflects our financial capacity and strategic focus.”

He further emphasised the need for robust oversight to ensure that the supplementary funds are deployed effectively in the approved sectors.

The Deputy Speaker, Hon. Sani Isiyaku, who presided over the session, put the motion to a vote.

It was unanimously adopted by members of the House, signalling bipartisan support for the revised fiscal direction.

The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that the original 2025 budget, titled “Budget of Innovation and Transformation for Greater Jigawa,” was passed on 31st December 2024.

It comprised ₦90.7 billion for personnel costs, ₦70 billion in recurrent spending, and ₦537 billion for capital projects.

Additionally, lawmakers had approved ₦17 billion in budgetary allocation for the 27 local government areas in the state.

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The supplementary approval is seen as a bold move to accelerate development, deepen infrastructure investment, and drive innovation across key sectors.